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Jonah 2:6 · KJV

"I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O LORD my God."

King James Version

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Passage Context

4Then I said, I am cast out of thy sight; yet I will look again toward thy holy temple.
5The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.
6I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O LORD my God.
7When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.
8They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the idea of being brought up from corruption speak to your life?

2

What does it mean for you to experience God's restoration?

3

When have you felt God lift you from a low point?

Life Application

faith

Believe that God can restore you from your lowest moments, just as He did for Jonah.

grief

Seek healing and restoration through prayer and community support during difficult times.

People in This Verse

JonahOT

Jonah, the son of Amittai, was a prophet known for his reluctance to follow God's command to preach to Nineveh. His story illustrates themes of obedience and mercy.

First appearance: 2 Kings 14:25

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Jonah's cry for help and God's response reflects the overarching theme of God's mercy and salvation found in Jesus.

See also: Romans 10:13

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